Category: Informational

Why NAC Supports TESL Practicum Students New America College students love us for our engaging, relevant, and expertly-taught classes. Our teachers all have ESL certification and years of experience. But all teachers have to start somewhere! Often certification programs for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) require future teachers to complete practicums in ESL […]

Congratulations to our May 2021 NAC Ambassadors! These students were nominated by their teachers for embracing NAC’s values of Community, Education, Success, and Acceptance. You make us proud! From top left to right: Aleksandr Sukhomlin, Saul Blanco, Daniela Zubia, Samuel Ballesteros, Dalila Do Amaral, Katia Ito, Mohamed El Malt, Monserrat Mendoza Going forward, teachers will […]

On April 21, 2021, NAC had its first-ever fundraising event: An online Thai cooking class! (NAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and we are dedicated to teaching English and helping students reach their goals.) To make a donation to NAC please click here. Fundraising with Pad Thai At NAC, we love food! What better way to learn about someone’s culture […]

At New America College (NAC), our cultural values form the basis of our community. As a student you become part of that community. Yes, we are an English school, but NAC is more than “just” a school. We believe in helping students with the important aspects of their life outside of the classroom. While we […]

Accreditation Accreditation is a mysterious process to many, but it is very important for the student and the school.   What is Accreditation? Accreditation is a process of formally recognizing an organization as being qualified in its field. It is important for you, the student. Accreditation means your education is respected by both employers and other schools. It establishes […]

Beginning In March 2020, New America College temporarily suspended in-person classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff, instructors, and students quickly pivoted to working, learning, and teaching online. In March 2020, we didn’t know how long we would be learning and working from home. The prediction at the time was that we would all be at home for two […]

Dear Students, As you know, this is my last week at New America College (NAC). I have had an amazing career at NAC. On behalf of the staff and instructors at New America College, I want to thank each and every one of you for trusting us with your education and your friendship.  Together, we […]

StudyColorado recently posted a wonderful article about Colorado’s support for international students. New America College appreciates their words and support of our students. Below are excerpts from their blog. (The full article can be found here.) “Colorado reaps significant benefits from opening our doors to international students, scholars and researchers. They contribute to Colorado’s economy; […]

We will post resources and other information to help our community stay physically and mentally well and healthy during this intense time. They may also be viewed on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook,  pages. All of our blog posts will remain in the archive for continual viewing. For a collection of free resources for physical […]